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Milwaukee’s Homeless: Against All Odds

Woman in a yellow hoodie living unhoused in Milwaukee (2026). Milwaukee’s Rescue Mission serves between 700 and 800 meals a day to people whose lives have spiraled out of control. The food helps homeless people who live in grimy alleys, public parks, or crawlspaces beneath the freeways. Alcoholism, drug abuse, and untreated mental illness are some of the factors that contribute to living on the streets.

Milwaukee, WI · 18h
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This West Side neighborhood had the ward with the highest voter turnout in Milwaukee

The risk of getting caught in bad weather or long lines didn’t deter voters in one West Side Milwaukee neighborhood last week. In Enderis Park, some evening voters had to wait in the rain in lines that snaked out of the polling site for 45 minutes to an hour, according to Lisa Sink, a poll observer at Enderis Park Playground, 2938 N. 72nd St.

Milwaukee, WI · 15h
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David Crowley DODGES Questions on Why He Hid $4.56 Million Budget Error But Admits He Knew

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley admitted that he knew about a $4.56 million budget error BEFORE the election, but he gave a rambling and unclear response for why he didn’t tell voters or the Milwaukee County Board until the day after the election. Crowley, the new governor-elect and a...

Milwaukee County, WI · 2d
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City of Milwaukee budget gives MFD one new fire engine after cutting funds from MPD

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The Milwaukee Common Council has approved Mayor Cavalier Johnson's $2.2 billion budget for 2027, including an amendment to fund one new fire engine. The decision comes after concerns from some alders about the Milwaukee Fire Department's aging fleet and the lack of funding for equipment replacement in the mayor's original proposal.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d
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This Underrated Wisconsin City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody talks about Racine, Wisconsin the way they should, and honestly, that’s been working out just fine for the people who already live there. Racine is sitting on the western shore of Lake Michigan, doing its thing, while the rest of the country argues about housing prices and wonders why homeownership feels like a fantasy.

Racine, WI · 6d

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Potawatomi looks to expand Milwaukee data center

A small Milwaukee data center could be expanding – despite a recently enacted temporary moratorium on new data centers within the city. Forest County Potawatomi Community and Data Holdings, a tribal-owned business, are seeking Common Council permission to expand the data center, 3234 W. State St. That’s according to...

Milwaukee, WI · 17h

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Lincoln Avenue School community holds on to hope as demolition plans take shape

Former staff, students and parents reflect on the loss of their school as MPS prepares for demolition and a new bidding process.

Milwaukee, WI · 4d

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Wisconsin DOT discusses Milwaukee-area construction

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The long-term lane closure on southbound I-41 from Good Hope Road to Silver Spring Drive is expected to reopen next week, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Jason Roselle, the department's engineering chief, joined us Friday, Nov. 6 to discuss the updates. The General Mitchell...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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After latest We Energies rate hike, Milwaukee Common Council approves study on creating city's own electric utility

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The Milwaukee Common Council on Friday unanimously approved spending $1.35 million to study whether it's realistic for the city to start its own electric utility. The vote came less than 24 hours after the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a rate increase for We...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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New Berlin mayor controversy, special meeting held

A petition to remove New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament from office was the only item on the agenda on Thursday night, Nov. 5. FOX6's Abril Preciado was there and has more.

New Berlin, WI · 4d

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Gov.-elect David Crowley discusses blue wave, goals for office

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will be the next governor of Wisconsin, after clinching a sizeable win Tuesday over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany. The Milwaukee Democrat won’t be alone in Madison: Democrats also flipped the state Legislature, and will be in control of the Senate and Assembly for at least the next two years.

Wisconsin · 4d

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Milwaukee Wants Your Ideas for Burnham Canal's 6.7-Acre Wetland Rebirth

A stretch of the Menomonee Valley that spent more than a century as an industrial dumping ground is finally on its way to becoming wetland, and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District wants residents to help decide what it looks like when it's done. MMSD plans to transform roughly 6.7 acres of the Burnham Canal into a wetland, creating habitat for fish and wildlife along with possible new recreational opportunities for the surrounding neighborhood.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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Milwaukee’s Holiday Musical Wonderland

The seasonal decorations are up and the lights sparkling as the holiday season begins. Peace on earth, goodwill to all. Music helps lift the spirits and renew one’s strength. There are many musical offerings to share with family and friends. Here are just a few. Consider celebrating on Friday,...

Milwaukee, WI · 18h

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Wisconsin’s election was held without a hitch, but Dems have plans for reform

After months of Democratic anxiety and planning by election officials in case the Trump administration interfered with voters casting their ballots or officials counting them, Tuesday’s election in Wisconsin went off without a hitch.  The state’s prominent election deniers, including former state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, left Milwaukee’s central count facility on Tuesday long before the […]

Wisconsin · 4d

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Many visitors upset to learn Retzer Nature Center could charge a fee

For decades, visitors have been able to hike the trails and explore Retzer Nature Center without paying a parking fee. That could soon change under a proposal from Waukesha County.

Waukesha County, WI · 3d

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Judges behaving badly and the good they do | Legally Speaking with Hildebrand Law Firm

Judges are entrusted with enormous authority, but they are not supposed to be above the law. Attorneys Kirsten Hildebrand and Matt Kaplan discuss Judge Hannah Dugan’s federal case, the ways judges can be disciplined and the challenges of electing judges who are expected to remain impartial. They also explore how campaign fundraising, political labels and the pressure of reelection can create questions about bias in the courtroom. The conversation balances those concerns with stories of judges who have made a positive difference, including Judge Joe Donald’s work creating Milwaukee County’s drug treatment court, Judge Kristy Yang’s service to the Hmong community and Judge Mary Triggiano’s work on behalf of children and families.

Milwaukee County, WI · 3d

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Wauwatosa’s weirdest building is a Frank Lloyd Wright original that defies logic

Wright’s flying saucer sits just outside Milwaukee. Just outside Milwaukee, on a quiet street in Wauwatosa, sits a round blue-and-white building that makes people stop their cars. It looks like a flying saucer touched down and never left. It’s actually a working Greek Orthodox church, one of the last...

Wauwatosa, WI · 3d

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New Berlin gives early OK to 80-unit assisted living facility

The wheels are turning for a future memory care and assisted living facility in New Berlin. The city of New Berlin Plan Commission on Wednesday recommended land use and zoning changes for a proposed 104,166-square-foot, 80-unit memory care and assisted living facility at 4675 S. Moorland Road. The commission approved the project’s use, site and architecture plans for developer Azura LLC.

New Berlin, WI · 3d